Ortho-Bionomy Association of Canada

Some pics from the Equine Class last weekend.

"A big THANK YOU to Canadian Ortho-Bionomy folks for the opportunity to come and share my love of Ortho-Bionomy with you all!
Everybody has been fantastic - from those that envisioned it (Yvette and Barbara Ann) to those that made it happen (Jan, Peggy, and anybody on OBAC that I haven't met yet along with Yvette again) to everybody who came to
classes and the social. Putting it out to the universe that I cannot wait to share Ortho-Bionomy experiences with all of you both in Canada and the US again." - Shaney Rockefeller

OBAC is seeking an Office Administrator. Paid position.

The OBAC board is seeking a qualified candidate to fill this vital role within our Organization. The position offers a modest salary and requires strong organizational and computer skills, along with an understanding of Ortho-Bionomy and OBAC's training programs. Administrative and customer service experience is preferred. If you or someone you know would be interested and well-suited for this opportunity, please contact Penny James at;
[email protected]

There are still a few spots available for Equine Ortho-Bionomy workshop June 8 & 9 Lower mainland Vancouver. All are welcome!

JUNE 8 - 9 2024. Learn how to help your equine friends with Ortho-Bionomy at Riverside Equestrian Centre - lower mainland Vancouver, BC.!

Residential in New Zealand Oct 30 - Nov 5.
Six days OB Immersion!

5 - day residential May 12 -16th, 2024 at the Naramata Retreat Centre - Okanagan. Embody, Experience, Evolve.
For more information and to register- https://www.ortho-bionomy.ca/classes/

UPCOMING OKANAGAN ORTHO-BIONOMY CLASSES. Please contact Christine Karl [email protected] for class details and directions.
To register - [email protected]
Please indicate which class in the subject heading.

FALL CRANIAL RESIDENTIAL at BEAR VALLEY HIGHLANDS!
Space is limited; please REGISTER early: [email protected]

Upcoming Classes 2023 - please email Jan at [email protected] if you have any interest in attending any of these classes.

ORTHO-BIONOMY CLASS April 29 & 30 - 2023 KAMLOOPS

March 4-5, 2023 (9:30am - 5:30pm)
Venue: Granville Island area, Vancouver, BC
Cost: $450 total
Deposit: $150 by Saturday, February 25, 2023
Balance due: Friday, March 3, 2023
Registration by: e-mail [email protected]

AGM 2023 in Winfield, B.C.

Free download until Jan 20th only! Rob Rich is an advanced practitioner and instructor in Ortho-Bionomy.

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Want to learn Ortho-Bionomy? On-going trainings in Lake Country - March 2023
http://www.orthobionomy-training.ca/training-schedule.html

UPCOMING CLASS - Exploration of Movement Patterns

An experiential class that adds a dynamic dimension to the Ortho-Bionomy release techniques. Focusing on the range of motion through the joints, the participants explore and support preferred patterns of movement or non-movement. By gently exploring and supporting these patterns, and with the active participation of the client, the range of motion in the joint is increased and muscular joint and pain are diminished.

Class: Exploration of Movement Patterns
Date: January 14-15, 2023
Time: 9:00 to 5:00 each day
Location: Cochrane, AB Venue to be confirmed
Tuition: $375.00 for 2-day class
Deposit: $100.00 Due by January 3rd
Organizer: Rhoda Hollander, Instructor, [email protected] / 403-819-3604
For additional information, Contact: Rhoda Hollander, text 403.819.3604

There are many ortho-bionomists who are trained to work with horses. Here is a lovely account from our friend in the UK:

I was told that this mare had a sore back and possible lesions on both superficial digital flexors of the hind legs.

In my experience problems and lameness in the legs, are often caused by structural misalignments in the body and this was no exception. A misaligned hyoid bone, a tense jaw and poll, a locked up rib cage and diaphragm, a twisted sacrum and blocked sacroiliac joints. No wonder the poor back and legs, often the weakest part of the body, were sore!

A nervous horse and wary of strangers she initially was not keen on letting me approach her sore back end. But we quickly struck up a relationship and her body language indicated that she wanted me to work around her head and neck. Her hyoid bone was severely misaligned which was causing tension in her lower jaw, in the poll, as well as in the omohyoid muscle which connects this little bone with the shoulder blade. Following the treatment of these, she visibly relaxed, yawning and chewing.

Continuing her treatment the thorax (rib cage) was blocked as was her diaphragm, but this responded well to the impulse given and she took a few deep breaths, relaxing more and more. Her kidneys and adrenals, organs which respond sensitively to physical as well as emotional stress, were tense and felt locked up but again responded well, a deep warmth emanating from under my hand. Both these organs have sensitive reflex points around the middle to lower back.....

I could, now work with her back and her pelvis which was, as expected, misaligned; the fascial connections between the hyoid bone, the lower jaw and the pelvis contributing to this. She thoroughly enjoyed the gentle yet effective work with the sacrum and the treatment of the sacroiliac joints, which on lifting the tail to the vertical position showed that these joints were now free. A gentle release of the fascia down each hind leg finished off the treatment and she moved to the stable door, indicating clearly that she was finished.

A lovely, yet sensitive mare who quickly accepted and enjoyed this gentle bodywork, relaxing into the process and working together with me to help heal herself.

Always a magical time. Thanks to all who attended and to Barbara Fresz for hosting us. Amazing organic home-cooked food and accommodations. BEAR VALLEY RESIDENTIAL 2022

Join us for upcoming Phase 4 Seminar with Advanced Instructor Marie Long!

Join us Sept 14 -18 for an Ortho-Bionomy Residential in Bear Valley Highlands! https://bearvalleyhighlands.com/
For more info contact: Marie Long: [email protected], or Peggy Oud: [email protected]

OBAC has a brand new website. Check us out!
https://ortho-bionomy.ca/

Home - The Ortho-Bionomy Association of Canada ORTHO-BIONOMY® A New Paradigm in Bodywork Based in Osteopathy Find a Practitioner Member Login Ortho-Bionomy is a unique approach to bodywork that elicits the body’s inherent capacity to self correct. It is non-invasive, safe, comfortable and highly effective. OBAC RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEM...

Join us this April at Harrison Hot Springs!

A great time was had at the Rock Ridge Residential Sept 26th-October 1st, near Princeton BC.
We had a really great 5 days, even a bit un-phased! With Instructors Peggy Oud and Jan Mckenna

One of our U.S. Ortho-Bionomy instructors created this wonderful explainer video. "WHAT IS ORTHO-BIONOMY®" Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFiTe0neMKU

What is Ortho-Bionomy® Doodle video explaining what Ortho-Bionomy is to Jessica Mark.Because Ortho-Bionomy is so vast and multi faceted in its approach and essence, describing it c...

Coming Sept. 26 2021 - Ortho-Bionomy Residential at Rock Ridge Canyon Resort. For info contact Roxana: [email protected]

Society of Ortho-Bionomy International is holding its conference virtually this year! Have you registered?
https://www.ortho-bionomy.org/aws/SOBI/pt/sp/conference

SOBI | SOBI Conference Our members are a diverse group of individuals, varying widely in age and experience, and that share a common bond – Ortho-Bionomy. Some have just begun to train, others have thousands of hours of training and session experience. We have many professionals who choose to study Ortho-Bionomy and bec...